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My iron is 20.5, my hgb is 6.3, been taking iron 365mg. a day for more then 10 months with no changes. what should be my next steps ?
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Iron deficiency: You are extremely anemic. . It seems that you are not absorbing Oral iron. The best is to see a hematologist for evaluation. Are you bleeding? You also will need a gastroenterologist.
Answered 7/8/2014
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